Fowlmere Road Birmingham
102 addresses across 3 postcodes (B42), about 420 m (0.3 miles) long, classed as a local road. USRN 2704896.
- Sales: 142 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £223,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 63 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 42, E: 18, F: 2).
- Flood: 6 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Birmingham costs £2,363 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Hamstead (Birmingham), about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 240 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 122 to 129 m above sea level.
- Noise: 80 of its 102 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Scott Arms Medical Centre, about 1 km (0.6 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 880 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 32 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £223,500 | £223,500 | £223,500 |
| 2025 | 3 | £217,000 | £210,000 | £275,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £110,000 | £110,000 | £110,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £200,000 | £185,000 | £215,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £226,000 | £212,000 | £240,000 |
| 2021 | 4 | £191,500 | £183,000 | £240,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | £164,750 | £98,000 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | 4 | £114,000 | £65,000 | £175,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | £150,000 | £138,000 | £197,000 |
| 2017 | 4 | £138,775 | £130,000 | £144,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £151,000 | £150,000 | £152,000 |
| 2015 | 2 | £120,000 | £120,000 | £120,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2026 | 44 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £223,500 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 26 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 19 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £275,000 | |
| 5 Mar 2025 | 91 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £217,000 | |
| 13 May 2024 | 61 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £110,000 | |
| 11 Aug 2023 | 105 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £182,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Jul 2023 | 57 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 31 May 2023 | 27 B42 2DZ | Terraced | £215,000 | |
| 16 May 2023 | 45 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2022 | 64 B42 2EA | Terraced | £167,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Nov 2022 | 96 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £212,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2022 | 64 B42 2EA | Terraced | £142,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 22 Jul 2022 | 22 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 5 Nov 2021 | 93 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £240,000 | |
| 3 Aug 2021 | 64 B42 2EA | Terraced | £110,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 May 2021 | 68 B42 2EA | Terraced | £183,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2021 | 52 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £188,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2021 | 10 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £195,000 | |
| 27 Nov 2020 | 21 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2020 | 23 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £172,500 | Leasehold. |
| 3 Aug 2020 | 43 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £98,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2020 | 70 B42 2EA | Terraced | £157,000 | |
| 15 Oct 2019 | 21 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £65,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Oct 2019 | 21 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £65,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2019 | 26 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2019 | 49 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £163,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2018 | 80 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £197,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Oct 2018 | 66 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £141,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 17 Sep 2018 | 18 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £145,000 | |
| 7 Sep 2018 | 40 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £164,500 | |
| 1 Aug 2018 | 70 B42 2EA | Terraced | £138,000 | Leasehold. |
| 16 May 2018 | 19 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2018 | 11 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £143,000 | |
| 15 Jan 2018 | 52 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £162,000 | |
| 7 Dec 2017 | 107 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £130,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 13 Sep 2017 | 92 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £140,050 | |
| 23 Mar 2017 | 79 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £130,000 | |
| 21 Feb 2017 | 36 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £137,500 | |
| 3 Feb 2017 | 65 B42 2DZ | Terraced | £144,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2016 | 10 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 20 May 2016 | 44 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £128,500 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 6 May 2016 | 43 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £152,000 | |
| 4 Nov 2015 | 38 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 9 Feb 2015 | 82 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £120,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Dec 2014 | 100 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £138,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2014 | 31 B42 2DZ | Semi-detached | £119,000 | |
| 3 Jan 2014 | 106 B42 2EA | Semi-detached | £80,500 | |
| 13 Nov 2013 | 62 B42 2EA | Terraced | £77,000 | |
| 3 Sep 2013 | 56 B42 2EA | Terraced | £105,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2013 | 62 B42 2EA | Terraced | £81,000 |
Energy performance certificates
63 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 71 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (58); House, mid-terrace (3); House, end-terrace (2). Built: 1930-1949 (55); 1900-1929 (5); 1950-1966 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (46); rented (private) (10); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (38 addresses)
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- 11, Fowlmere Road
- 18, Fowlmere Road
- 19, Fowlmere Road
- 20, Fowlmere Road
- 26, Fowlmere Road
- 31, Fowlmere Road
- 33, Fowlmere Road
- 34, Fowlmere Road
- 35, Fowlmere Road
- 36, Fowlmere Road
- 38, Fowlmere Road
- 40, Fowlmere Road
- 43, Fowlmere Road
- 45, Fowlmere Road
- 46, Fowlmere Road
- 47, Fowlmere Road
- 49, Fowlmere Road
- 52, Fowlmere Road
- 54, Fowlmere Road
- 56, Fowlmere Road
- 60, Fowlmere Road
- 62, Fowlmere Road
- 65, Fowlmere Road
- 66, Fowlmere Road
- 70, Fowlmere Road
- 71, Fowlmere Road
- 72, Fowlmere Road
- 75, Fowlmere Road
- 79, Fowlmere Road
- 80, Fowlmere Road
- 82, Fowlmere Road
- 90, Fowlmere Road
- 91, Fowlmere Road
- 94, Fowlmere Road
- 95, Fowlmere Road
- 100, Fowlmere Road
- 106, Fowlmere Road
Council tax
What each band costs in Birmingham in 2026-27: Band D £2,363 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,575 | £1,838 | £2,100 | £2,363 | £2,888 | £3,413 | £3,938 | £4,726 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band B (52% of about 1,410 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): CITY WIDE HMO.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 16 December 2026 to 17 December 2026: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works, permit applied for)
Finished in the last three months
- 14 September 2026 to 15 September 2026: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
- 26 August 2026 to 27 August 2026: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL, Highway improvement works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, footpath (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 1 address is in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 12 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| B42 2DZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| B42 2EA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 2 / 0 | unlikely |
| B42 2JA | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 3 / 11 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 102 addresses are between 122 m and 129 m above sea level (126 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 2DZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B42 2EA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| B42 2JA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Hamstead (Birmingham) 231,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Perry Barr 185,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) | |
| Witton (West Midlands) 342,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Turnberry Woods Perry Beeches | 120 m |
| Bus or coach station | West Bromwich Bus Station | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 14.9 km (9.2 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Scott Arms Medical Centre | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Well | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Walsall Road (Dental Surgery) | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Northcroft Hospital | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Police station | West Midlands Police - Perry Barr Police Station | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 2 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cottage Store Cashzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.2 ha | 240 m |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 320 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | Aldridge Road Recreation Ground 13 ha | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Thornbridge Avenue Allotments 1.9 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 6.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Great Barr Hall, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2 km (1.2 miles) north. 9 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Great Barr Hall | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) north |
| Witton Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Perry Wood | Wood | 840 m (0.5 miles) west |
| Holly Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Perry Reservoir | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Fox Plantation | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Garden Grove | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Barr Beacon | Hill | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 77 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 102 |
80 of the street's 102 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Birmingham: see them on the Birmingham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calshot Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 330 m | No published inspection |
| Arena Academy | Secondary | 11–16 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Perry Beeches Nursery School | Nursery | 3–5 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No overall grade (Jul 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Inadequate |
| Beeches Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Mark's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Glenmead Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Fortis Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Oct 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Dorrington Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Whitecrest Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Ferndale Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bunbae B42 2HU | Other catering premises | 100 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The New Bell B42 2NX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 m | 5 Very good | 31 Jul 2023 |
| Paul's Convenience B42 2HS | Retailers - other | 280 m | 4 Good | 14 Jan 2017 |
| Full House B42 2HS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 m | 4 Good | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Beeches Pool & Fitness Centre B42 2HQ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2012 |
| Liquor Outlet Convenience B42 2HQ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Beeches Evangelical Church B42 2HL | Other catering premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Feb 2010 |
| Beeches Gold B42 2HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2013 |
| Cottage Stores B42 2HN | Retailers - other | 370 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 28 Sep 2024 |
| J R News B42 2NH | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2003 |
| The Rise Club B42 2BH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Angels Day Nursery B42 1EH | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Sep 2026 |
| Mijan Balti Hut B42 1EH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Wammy Foods and More B42 1EH | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 24 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 15 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Burglary | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Turnberry Road (11); On or near Duxford Road (9); On or near Thetford Road (7); On or near Fowlmere Road (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 35% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 27% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 15% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 12% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 74% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 5% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 91% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 4 to 5 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: BIRMINGHAM CITY COUNCIL: Highway improvement works, 16 December 2026 to 17 December 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Duxford Road · Turnberry Road · Thetford Road · Booths Farm Road · Beeches Road · Heston Avenue · Trehurst Avenue · Perry Wood Road · Poplar Rise
All the streets in B42 and across Birmingham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.